Wonderbeast

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A magical, mystical, or mythological creature

    ""He is no wonderbeast at all," replied Salmo calmly. "Just an ordinary otter. […]""

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""He is no wonderbeast at all," replied Salmo calmly. "Just an ordinary otter. […]""

Etymology

From wonder + beast. Compare Dutch wonderbeest, German Wundertier.

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